of who we are - I mean, who we really are.
JUST KICKIN' IT
Spring Quarter Icebreaker
If you missed the first one, you have probably spent a lot of time kicking yourself. Well, stop kicking yourself and simply kick it with the African-American Student Union when they host the Spring Quarter Icebreaker.
Date to be announced
Harambee
Darryl Peal, Adviser Office of Ethnic Diversity 823-1250
Editor
James T. Scott
Asst. Editor
Nichole Powell
Contributing Writers
Darryl Peal
Winter 3
African prince educated at Otterbein
two years as a professor. According to Otterbein records, Caulker was called a "conspicuous example of the all-round student."
While a student here, Caulker performed in the Glee Club, The Volunteer Band and played three different instruments in his spare time.
The Prince also placed second in the state oratorical contest and captured the school record in the 100-yard dash with a time of 10.25 seconds.
His memoriam hailed him as a man whose "lips were free from slanderous word and envious speaking With malice toward none, with charity for all, he was certainly the most popular man in all the University."
This " most popular man" died in 1900whenhewas terribly burned in an accidental explosion.
According to college records, the explosion occurred one evening while Caulker was lighting a fire with coal-oil in a dormitory.
Caulker, who was within months of receiving his degree, died the next day. The first edition of the Sibyl, the Otterbein yearbook, was dedicated to his memory.
James T Scott. Editor
When Otterbein' s second Black student enrolled in 1896, the college was blessed with royalty - literally.
Joseph Hannibal Caulker was not only the second African-American to attend Otterbein, but he was also a prince of Sierra Leone, Africa. Caulker arrived at Otterbein in the same year W.E.B. DuBois, who was attending Harvard University, became the first African-American to earn a PhD in history.
The man considered to be Otterbein' s first Black student arrived
His memoriam, which was included in the first yearbook, called Caulker's education at Otterbein "a preparation for his great life-work to which he had set himself, the uplifting of Africa. For her he toiled and labored, for her he prepared himself, to her he would in God's own time
his education to uplift his country and the continent of Africa.
He was buried in Otterbein Cemetary. College records do not mention why Caulker's body remained in the United States.
37 years before Caulker. William Hannibal Thomas came to "the quiet peaceful village" in the winter term of 1859-60, but attended for "His education was a prepareturn." Caulker died only a few ration for his great life-work before having the opweeks. to which he had set himself, portunity to return to Caulker, the uplifting of Africa." Sierra Leone and fulwho attended ______________ fillhisdreamofusing Otterbein for five years, had completed the course of instruction at Clark Training School in Shengeh, Africa before coming to Westerville. After completing the Clark curriculum, Caulker remained at the institution for
Prince Joseph Hannibal Caulker, the second African-American to attend Otterbein, hailed from Sierra Leone, Africa. Photo courtesy of the Otterbein Archives
4 Opinion Spring Progress leaves no time for games
Darryl Peal. AASU adviser
The month of February has come to a close, and the campus community once again looks toward finals and spring quarter. However, I must remind everyone that the month of February is still a very special one. It marks the accomplishments of our ancestors, mentors, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. It also marked Otterbein College's first Black Student Weekend and the Dedication of the House of Black Culture. Otterbein hosted the Black Student Task Force Black History Program and co-sponsored the play "What About Black Women." As a community we are moving toward the cultural and programmatic goals that we set at the beginning of the year In contrast, there is a portion of our population that continues to be underrepresented at every function (unless, of course, food is involved). That's correct brothers. I'm talking about you. The African -American women on this campus work extremely hard to maintain excellence and strong positive representation at every event sponsored or co-sponsored by the Office of Ethnic Diversity and the AASU. However, our male population is usually represented by the same five
I often ask the members of the AASU, "Where are all the men?" and their response is always the same: "playing Sega " It amazes me how brothers on this campus can rationalize spending more time playing basketball and Sega than they do studying. It would be easier to deal with or at least tolerable if these brothers were excelling academically NOT!!!!
Several times I have personally called brothers and asked them to interrupt their Sega tournaments to attend academic workshops, internship presentations and cultural programs. While they said, "OK. Sure. Be there in a minute," they never showed up . And yet the people who complain the most, also do the least. Every time we begin to talk about the quality of life for African-American students at Otterbein College, the brothers are quick to say, "There are not enough of us." However, when it was time to call prospective students about Black Student Weekend, we could not get five brothers to come and make calls. The admissions office offered to pay African -American students to drive to Columbus high schools, pick up and drop off students for the Student of Color Visit Day. One brother stepped
up. The associate director, the vice president and myself drove the students home. We can't pay brothers to work in their own community? What a scary thought.
It is time to make a change. If we have a party, every brother on campus shows up. Even the brothers who normally act like they don't know who you are will show up and try to be cordial. Any other time they won't even speak because they think I may ask them to help do something or tell them to admit publicly that they are an active AASU member.
Some don't want to lose their honorary white status. Others are afraid that someone may identify them with the group of Black folks on campus who openly celebrate their African heritage. Gee, don't you hate it when that happens. Just remember brothers, lack of self-knowledge will make you a slave. And opening your mouth to air that obvious lack of knowledge is worse.
We must not minimize each other. As a community, we have to stop penalizing each other for our differences. No one will truly accept us if we cannot accept ourselves and those who look like us.
brothers over and over ------------------------------. In spite of that, again. They are the • • I am thrilled to be at same brothers who coming ac ar again Otterbein College, made the dean's list, and I enjoy the have internships and Harambee is an editorially Our intent is to be a voice of incredible growth jobs off campus. 1 am independent newsletter that does and for the African-American that the campus not necessarily reflect the opinion community . To insure our role as always saddened when community has of Otterbein College. It is the official [§] a voice, H arambee provides the AASU has programs, newsletter of the African -American public free access. Thus, we made. I have and there are 20 to 25 Student Union. accept and encourage letters to received cards and black women and This publication's purpose is the editor letters from alum, three or four Black to provide a voice for parents and others men. Brothers, other students of color letters we receive, who are excited people always have to and be a primary timeliness, clarity about the growth of speak for you . Stand source for news and and accuracy are diversity on this up and be heard. The events affecting them. general criteria in campus. But this is
The focus of Harambee is mainly, choosing what letters will be sisters do not truly no time to rest. This but not limited to, issues and news of published represent our commu- this campus. It is not Harambee's This publication reserves the right community cannot nity without you They intention to appeal to the majority of to reject or edit letters for length, lie back and be need your involve- people in the Otterbein community correctness and/or libelous material content. We have ment and your voice . work to do.
Spring Opinion 5 Road to freedom continues
James T Scoll. Editor
We need to STOP celebrating the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. That is, we need to stop simply celebrating his birth once a year and, as a people, begin emulating his ideals throughout our day-to-day lives.
Instead of celebrating our Black heritage everyday, we have allowed ourselves to be just like Sundaymorning Christians. That is, we have become just like those who attend church on Sunday but live like the devil the rest of the week. We celebrate during Black History Month but sit on our hands the rest of the year, doing nothing but wearing Martin, Malcolm and Mandela emblems on our hats.
It is a crime that, to many people, our Black 'heroes' are nothing more than tributes to free enterprise and commercialization. Children see Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and other 'heroes' as idols carrying no more significance to their lives than an NBA superstar.
If there were more children singing "If I could be like El Haij Malik Shabazz" than there were singing "If I could be like Mike", there would be more Black achievements, along with more days to celebrate those achievements.
Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be like a professional athlete, there is something wrong with a teenager not knowing the reason he or she can spend a day in January playing sports instead of going to school.
There is a quote that says imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Wouldn't it be nice if we would honor Martin Luther King Jr. by trying to be like him every day of the year, rather than saying "Thanks for Martin" one day in January.
Until this year, Otterbein did not even recognize this one day as a holiday. That was until a few students banded together in an attempt to make a change and continue 'the struggle.'
The struggle began by our
forefathers years ago, that continues today, is a long road. It is not a road like the Autobahn in Germany on which one can travel 125 miles an hour. This road is in a residential area where we are required to travel 25 miles an hour; 24 when the man is behind us.
But no matter how fast our people travel, if we keep moving forward, we are going to come to a point where the road changes. A point where we have to decide whether to stop, turn or keep moving forward.
We are not at a point where we can afford to stop and enjoy the view or tum and take the scenic route.
It is time to construct our own road and keep moving toward that mountaintop. Because, unless you keep moving, that view you see when you celebrate your "Blackness" once a year will be essentially the same. There may be a new flower or a change in lighting, but if you stare at anything long enough, you are bound to see something different. What we need to realize when we look at our celebrations of"Blackness" is that the man in the moon is not real and neither are some of those celebrations.
We are on a journey like the ones in a cartoon where the government tries to paint a horizon on a rock and fool the Black people into running into it. If we sit around admiring the view and celebrating how far we have come, we will never get past just seeing that man in the moon, and we will keep running into that same rock. If we would quit looking and start acting, we could get around that mirage and see it for what it is.
We are descendants of Kings and Queens, made in God's image. That is something about which you can be proud and something worthy of celebrating year-round.
But we need to do more than celebrate. We need to imitate and emulate Dr. King. We can do this by uplifting our community and becoming a menace to larger society rather than a menace to ourselves. Freedom is like education. It is not a goal. It is a journey. You can either decide to stay behind and find out later that slavery has ended, or you can ride along and be part of the reason it did.
'Tse goin' for my freedom. Is you comin' or is you ain't?"
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Black Reign: The Co:
Tamara Staley gives the crowd her biggest smile. Photo by Kris Gross
Kim Allen and Erika Maxwell stroll down the runway. Photo by Kris Gross
Clara Nyambuya (rear right wearing kente), who is from Liberia, Africa, sells her merchandise in the African marketplace in the Campus Center. Photo by Darryl Peal.
African-American students stand outside the House of Black Culture after the dedication of the House during Black Student Weekend. Photo by Bob Gatti
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Dr. Marilyn Day inspects the merchandise in the African Marketplace. Photo by Darryl Peal.
Eddie Barrell, Jr. (left), Simeon Frazier (front right) and Damon Knight (back right) stroll to the beat ofM.C. Lyte. Photo by Kris Gross
Nomkita Chirunga shows her African beauty. Photo by Kris Gross
Nichole Powell dressed for a night on the town. Photo by Kris Gross
MILESTONES IN .BLACK HISTORY
Timbuktu was one of the world's greatest cities in the Richard Allen, Phillis Wheatley and Prince Hall were 15th and 16th centuries, the intellectualcenteroftheBlack ·: •• outstanding Blacks in the Black Pioneer period.Allen organized Empire ofSongbay. Timbuktu, located in Western Africa, AME Church. Wheatley became an internationally known was famed for its scholars and its social life. t. Hall organized the first Black Masonic church.
Toussaint L'Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution. The Black general defeated Napolean's troops and freed Haitian slaves.
In 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in Maryland. She returned to the South 19 times and brought out more than 300 slaves.
Crispus Attucks was the first martyr of the Revolutionary War. He was the firstoffive persons to be killed by British soldiers in the Boston Massacre on the night of March 5, 1770 The first Black inventor to receive official recognition was Henry Blair of Maryland, who received a patent for a
com harvester on October 14, 1834.
The first black elected to the House of Representatives was John W. Menard, from Louisiana, who was denied a seat in the house in December 1868. The first Black newspaper, Freedom's With Washington, Journal, was published in New York City when he crossed the on March 16, 1827.
Alexander Lucius Twilight, who was probably the first black to graduate from an American college, received an AB degree at Middlebury College in 1823.
In 1847,FrederickDouglasspublisbed Delaware, were at least the first issue of his newspaper, The two Blacks:
The second major Black newspaper was the Weekly Advocate, which later changed its name to the Colored American. Some 40 Black newspapers were published before the Civil War. North Star.
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The first Black to receive a Pulitzer Oliver Cromwell. Prize was Gwendolyn Brooks, who was cited on May 1, 1950, for her book of poetry, "Annie Allen "
The youngest person awarded the Nobel Peace Prize was Martin Luther
The first Black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize was RalpbJ.Bunche, wbowas honored on September 22, 1950, for successful mediation of the Palestine conflict. King Jr., who was honored on December 10, 1964, in his thirtyfifth year.
Mary McLeod Bethune was the first Black woman to receive a major
On July 26, 1865, Patrick Francis Healy appointmenttoapostwitbintheUnited passed PhD fmal examinations at Louvain States government. in Belgium. Healy was the first Black awarded a PhD degree. On July 31, 1874, August 9, 1936 Healy was inaugurated as president of was the day Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic Jesse Owens university in America and became the first won four gold Black to bead a predominantly-white medals at the university. Olympics in
On February 12, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by W .E.B. DuBois.
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On July 4,1881,BookerT.Washington established the Tuskegee Institute. Also foundedin 1881 were Spelman College, Morris Brown College and Bishop College
The first National Black Convention met in Philadelphia on September 20, 1830. The convention was the host for 38 delegates from 8 states.
James Augustine Healy was ordained a priest in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, June 10, 1854. Healy later became the first Black American to be named a Roman Catholic Bishop. Bishop Healy was named bishop of Portland, Maine in 1875.
In 1971, Ellen Walker Craig Jones became the first Black Woman elected to the ofice of mayor of any city in the United States. Jones won an election to becomemayorofUrbancrest, which is Ohio's largest predominantly-Black municipality.
On January 17, 1994, Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio observed the celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for the first time.
Spring Entertainment 9
Artist Series presents Black acting company
Black actors will be arrested for performingShakespeareinearly April during a part of The Otterbein College Artist Series.
However, it will be characters in a play who are arrested and not the actual people upon whom the work is based.
Richard III'' provides the audience an opportunity to see the story and personal tragedies of these Black actors with Shakespeare's play as a backdrop.
The stop at Otterbein is part of The Acting Company's 1993-94 tour. Other plays during the tour
This biographical work is en- include H. Ibsen's "A Doll House," titled"TheAfrican Company Presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and Richard III" and will be performed by "Yellow Moon Rising" written by TheActingCompany, whichisamulti- Carlyle Brown. ethnic acting corp.
Since its founding in 1972,
The play, written by Carlyle TheActingCompanyhasperformed Brown, is based upon true events oc- 68 plays in 46 states and has played curring in Yorkin 1821. The Acting Company performs a scene from "Richard III" by Carlyle before 2,000,000 theatre patrons.
The mc1dent mvolved a group Brown,directedbyTazewellThompson . PhotofromArenaStageproduction TheActmgCompanyhasalso of African-Americans who attempted touredintemationally,includingperto stage a production of Richard III. When word canceled, and the actors were arrested. formances throughout Australia, the Soviet of this reached the public, the production was "The African Company Presents Union and Eastern Europe.
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10 Habari gani Spring
Otterbein hosts first ever Black Student Weekend
The first weekend devoted solely to getting more Black students at Otterbein was a successful venture.
Black Student Weekend took place February 18-20. Its purpose was to expose African-American students in the Columbus -area to what Otterbein College can offer them. About 10 high school students attended the event
The students stayed with Otterbein student hosts, sleeping in dormitories and eating meals in the campus dining hall.
Agenda items for the weekend included a session discussing financial aid, a talent show, a reception, a dance sponsored by the Black Student Task Force, dedication of the House of Black Culture and other programs sponsored to give students an idea of what life at Otterbein could be like
Habari Gani is a Swahili saying meaning "What good news do you have?"
The proper response to habari gani is engema habari gani This means "I have good news. What good news do you have?"
This page in Harambee is devoted to good news Due to space limitations, however, we cannot include every piece of good news that may occur If you think there is something that absolutely needs to be on this page, let us know Good news is always welcome.
College observes King holiday for first time
Otterbein students did not attend classes on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, marking the first time the college observed the national holiday.
The college presented its annual convocation on Friday, January 14 in observance of the January 16 holiday.
Tony award-winning actor Ron
Students attend national conferences
Five men attended the Black Man Think Tank at the University Of Cincinnati in January. Speakers at the conference included actor Ossie Davis and Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa.
Members of AASU traveled to the 8th National Black Student Leadership Conference, also in January. Speakers at the event included orator Patricia RussellMcCloud and singer Phyllis Hyman.
Richardson performed a one-hour theatrical Moore makes court production in honor of the day.
The performance took place in Cowan Hall and also featured the Otterbein Gospel Choir and senior Margenett Moore
Richardson and Moore presented a history of Dr. King's life entertwined with selections from the civilrights activist's speeches . Richardson won both the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for his portrayal of "Jim" in Broadway's Big River.
He played the same role last year in Otterbein's production of Big River.
The African Pledge
We will remember the humanity, glory and suffering of our ancestors, And honor the struggle of our elders;
We will strive to bring new values, and new life to our people;
We will have peace and harmony among us.
We will be loving , sharing and creative.
We will work, study and listen,
So we may learn; learn so we may teach.
We will cultivate self-reliance.
We will struggle to resurrect and unify our homeland;
We will raise many children for our nation;
We will have discipline, patience, devotion and courage;
We will live as models, to provide new direction for our people:
We will be free and self-determining;
We are African people
We will win. Anonymous
Senior Margenett Moore was selected as the independent representative for the 1993 -94 Homecoming Court.
Spring Feature 11 Career center complements education
EMPLOYER: Columbus Post Office, 850Twin Rivers Drive, Columbus, OH.
POSITION: Corporate newsletter editor.
REQUIREMENTS:Editoneissueeveryfour or eight weeks, with articles supplied by regional offices. Requires strong editing, proofreading, headline writing and lay-.·out skills.
SALARY: $6.50 per hour for 20-plus hours per week .
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
CONT ACT: Dave Scott, 469-4236.
EMPLOYMER: Capital Area Humane Society.
POSITION: Call to propose possible internship.
REQUIREMENTS: Not men-
REQUIREMENTS: Excellent verbal and written skills, responsible attitude good conceptual abilities .
SALARY: juniors $5.41 per hr., seniors $6.07 per hour.
DEADLINE: Quarterly.
CONT ACT: Visit Career Center for more information.
EMPLOYER: American Munici-
pal Power.
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment.
vestments Under direction of manager, fixed income.
REQUIREMENTS: Major in finance, accounting or economics Computer experience required. Ability to follow directions precisely.
SALARY: Not mentioned.
DEADLINE: Not mentioned.
CONTACT: Matilda Woods, personnel recruiter.
EMPLOYER: National Society to Prevent POSITION : Blindness-Ohio Affiliate.
Economic development intern.
REQUIREMENTS: Manage data base and
POSITION: Internships available for students with the following majors: public relations, communication, social work/human services, health education, business, human ecology/home economics, agriculture, general education and other related courses of study. tioned
SALARY: Not mentioned.
DEADLINE: Not mentioned.
CONT ACT: Nancy Ray, director of education and volunteers, 497-2181. Ray is an Otterbein College alum
EMPLOYER: Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
POSITION: Assist members of the Ohio Assembly with their legislative duties
REQUIREMENTS: 3 0 GPA, excellent communication skills, completed bachelor's degree by December 1994 .
SALARY: $19,200 annually.
DE ADLINE: April 30, 1994. CONTACT: visit Career Center for more info.
EMPLOYER: Ohio Children's Trust Fund.
POSITION: public administration or English.
Barbara Jordan make telephone calls to learn more about business opportunities. Computer skills desirable.
SALARY: Unpaid
DEADLINE: Openings for each quarter.
CONTACT: Dr Allen Prindle x1481.
EMPLOYER: State Teachers Retire-
REQUIREMENTS: Dependent upon internship desired.
SALARY: Not mentioned.
DEADLINE : Not mentioned.
CONTACT: Susan Moorhead Poling, directorof public relations/special events, 4642020.
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Compile and analyze data to assist the investment staff in making decisions regarding bond and mortgage in -
Job search correspondence tips
1 Your letters are marketing tools Design them to address the employer's needs.
2. Always address your letters to an individual and use their correct title. If you are not sure of proper spelling, call and ask.
3 Produce high quality copy printed on high quality paper.
4 . Tailor your letters for each opportunity .
5. Keep in mind that the person you are writing is probably very busy. Make the letter concise and interesting .
Start using services early
Services offered by the Ca- recently sponsored a job fair with reer Center can be crucial in find - theassistanceofTheCentralOhio ing an internship or a job if students start early. It is one of many campus offices that shoud be utilized to make full use of your tuition dollar.
The counseling center is a department that can work for you. To be sure it does, find out what services it offers and use them to your advantage
One service offered by the Otterbein Career Center is a recruiting program, which arranges interviews on campus with company representatives. The Career Center staff can provide you with a schedule of company representativesand adviceon properetiquette when communicating with those potential employers .
The career counseling department also sponsors job fairs . It
Higher Education CareerConsortium.
TheJobFairwasatColumbus State Community College where students had the opportunity to speak with over 40 employers Companies with representatives at the event included Cellular One, Consolidated Stores Corporation, Fifth Third Bank, Nationwide Insurance, McDonald's Corporation and a numberof other nationally known organizations.
Other services offered by the Career Center include assistance with internship and job searches. All positions and information listed here.was compiled with the help of the Otterbe in Career Center.
The Office of Ethnic Diversity A.A.S.U.
Otterbein African-American Student Union
Otterbein College
African-American Student Union
Westerville, Ohio 43081